[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
The private security company, G4S, was handed 300 million pounds to hire...
[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
The private security company, G4S, was handed 300 million pounds to hire 10,000 security guards to police the London Olympics. Last week, the army marched in another 3,500 soldiers to tighten the security for Londoners. "There are already signs all over the place warning drivers not to venture in the central London and the underground stations are festooned with posters warning of the mayhem to come," said George Galloway.
East London, where the Olympics are centered, has become a militarized zone. Blocks of apartments have had ground-to-air missile batteries installed on their roofs despite protests by the owners. Special lanes are being installed on approach roads so the athletes and organizers can be fast tracked, avoiding the traffic jams. According to the governor of the Bank of England, Britain is now in recession, which is set to continue for another five years.
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Londoners show solidarity with Libyans - 22Feb2011 - English
Another day of furious anti-gaddafi protests in London. This time, protestors made their way to Downing street, the Prime Minister's residence,...
Another day of furious anti-gaddafi protests in London. This time, protestors made their way to Downing street, the Prime Minister's residence, their fury no longer limited to the regime in Tripoli.
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Thousands in London occupy outside israeli Embassy against war on Gaza -...
In the UK, Londoners hold a fourth day of protests against Israel\\\'s latest military offensive against the Gaza Strip. Thousands have gathered...
In the UK, Londoners hold a fourth day of protests against Israel\\\'s latest military offensive against the Gaza Strip. Thousands have gathered outside the Israeli embassy in support of Palestinians.
Among the speakers was Palestinian ambassador to London Manuel Hassassian who gave an impassioned speech.
The government in Britain has backed israel\\\'s violence saying it has a right to defend itself But even the foreign minister has admitted a ground invasion would lose Israel international support.
Protesters say that whatever changes or stays the same they will be here day after day attack after attack standing with the Palestinians and making their voices heard.
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